Let’s take a moment to appreciate this news! Some might tease that Anne van Dam was picked as vice captain of the 2026 European Solheim Cup Team just because she’s Dutch.
If we dig into her impressive accomplishments in professional golf, it’s clear that she’s more than earned this opportunity.
It’s great to see her recognized for her hard work and talent! These are her notable achievements and traits:
- 5 wins on the Ladies European Tour (LET):
- 2019 Andalucia Costa del Sol Open De España
- 2019 ActewAGL Canberra Classic
- 2018 Andalucia Costa del Sol Open De España Femenino
- 2018 Estrella Damm Ladies Open
- 2016 Xiamen International Ladies Open
- 2 wins on the LET Access Series (a developmental tour for European women)
- Played in the Solheim Cup for Europe in 2019 and was part of the winning team.
- Represented the Netherlands at the Olympic Games in 2020 (Tokyo) and again in 2024.
- She will be the European captain for the 2026 PING Junior Solheim Cup.
- Among the most successful female golfers in Dutch history, with her LET wins, she is considered the best Dutch female golfer to date.
Van Dam will proudly represent Europe alongside Sweden’s Caroline Hedwall and England’s Mel Reid as part of the prestigious roster of the top 12 female golfers.
This exciting biennial event is scheduled to take place at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from September 11 to 13, 2026.
2026 European Solheim Cup Team
European Solheim Cup Captain Anna Nordqvist has shown remarkable dedication by serving as a playing Vice Captain in both 2023 and 2024, marking her ninth appearance representing Europe in this prestigious event.
With an impressive record of five victories, she stands out as one of Europe’s top players.
A three-time major champion, Nordqvist has also secured six LPGA titles and four LET titles, including a notable win at the 2022 Dutch Ladies Open, highlighting her consistent performance and success in women’s golf.
The 2023 European edition of the Solheim Cup was held at Finca Cortesin in Spain, resulting in an exciting and closely contested 14-14 tie.
This outcome allowed Europe to retain the Solheim Cup, while the USA achieved a notable victory with a score of 15.5-12.5 in the most recent event in Virginia.